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A database is electronic information. Perhaps one of the most important information sources in medicine is that which is accessed electronically through a database named MEDLINE, the core medical literature published since 1966. MEDLINE is sold by three major vendors (BRS, Dialog, and the National Library of Medicine) to information experts and to medical experts. Information experts (librarians) and medical experts (physicians) can access MEDLINE by two different methods. This article discusses both and emphasizes use by the medical practitioner. An annotated guide to database vendors is provided, and guidelines are offered that will assist the physician in selecting equipment and assessing services.
数据库是电子信息。医学领域最重要的信息来源之一可能是通过一个名为MEDLINE的数据库以电子方式获取的信息，该数据库收录了自1966年以来出版的核心医学文献。MEDLINE由三大供应商（BRS、Dialog和美国国立医学图书馆）出售给信息专家和医学专家。信息专家（图书管理员）和医学专家（医生）可以通过两种不同的方法访问MEDLINE。本文将对这两种方法进行讨论，并强调医学从业者的使用。本文提供了一份数据库供应商的注释指南，并给出了一些指导方针，以帮助医生选择设备和评估服务。
